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As Seen on Instagram: What I Wore

j crew factory sweater + new york and company pants + scalloped flats + kate spade new york handbag + nail polish
j crew factory sweater {sold out | last styled here} + new york and company pants {old | last styled here} + scalloped flats {last styled here, cute cheap version} + kate spade new york handbag {thrifted, similar | last styled here} + nail polish + ampersand necklace c/o carrie grace shop {last styled here}

It was a little chilly so I broke out my trusty camel sweater. I paired it with my polka dot pants from NY and Company, which have honestly seen more action than I thought they would when I first bought them. Rediscovering these scallop suede flats in the backseat of my car was one of the best things I’ve done in 2015.

Also, this pink. nail. polish. It was a limited edition color but is available on Amazon and eBay still. I love pink nails so much – always a go to color.

gap button down via thredUP {old, similar} + new york and co pants + new york and co cardigan + pink captoe flats
gap button down via thredUP {old, similar | last styled here} + new york and co pants {similar | styled here} + new york and co cardigan {similar | styled here} + pink captoe flats

I love how the dots on this button down are embroidered on so that it’s a contrast in texture instead of the more traditional color. Speaking of contrast…I really hope my feet match my body by the end of this summer.

'not basic' tee + workout capri leggings + nike running shoes + longchamp bag
target men’s ‘not basic’ tee {clearance find, not online} + workout capri leggings + nike running shoes {on sale at Nike factory}+ longchamp bag {thrifted | last seen here} + nail polish

I was browsing through the men’s clearance section of Target when I found this gem for $3. I immediately snatched it up because it was the very last one and was a small! I love the graphic tanks in the junior’s section of Target but ain’t nobody got time for a $12.99 cotton work out tank. I took this sassy beaut home and cut the sleeves off – VOILA. Cute (and cheap) addition to my closet.

old navy polka dot chambray shirt + loft gingham short {old, thrifted} + clarks sandals + perry street necklace c/o rocksbox
old navy polka dot chambray shirt {old, similar here and here | last styled here} + loft gingham short {old, thrifted. similar options here, here and here} + clarks sandals {love these white sandals} + perry street necklace c/o rocksbox {similar | last styled here}

I wasn’t sure if this was going to work (story of my life), but I think pinking patterns with more neutral colors helps to make pattern mixing look less busy. I’ve still yet to buy a solid chambray shirt so I put this on because I like the medium weight of chambray when I’m not sure about the weather. These shorts were a consignment find at $8, can I really complain about not wearing them enough? Nope.

vera bradley infinity scarf + charlotte russe hooded t shirt dress + charming charlie turquoise cuff + clarks flats
vera bradley infinity scarf {sold out, love this one and this non infinity | last seen here} + charlotte russe hooded t shirt dress {last seen here} + charming charlie turquoise cuff {old, similar} + clarks flats

I’ve worn this scarf with this dress before but I am so glad that it’s getting warm out so I can wear it without leggings underneath. I love pattern mixing with stripes and think the pom pom detail on this scarf is a fun touch.  My cuff is an old clearance find — I was immediately attracted to the large and bright turquoise colored stones and still think it’s so pretty.

HM Cardigan + White Tee + Polka Dot Scarf + Necklace
HM Cardigan {pink is sold out | last styled here} + White Tee {similar option here, here | last styled here} + Polka Dot Scarf {last styled here} + Kendra Scott inspired Tassel Necklace via LivingSocial

What’s in my Bag: Carry-On Edition

What I'm Taking to Europe

 

I’m only taking a tote & a carry-on luggage piece with me to Europe next week and have been quietly agonizing over being separated from my closet. In a way, traveling this way forces you to make the most of the clothing you take and mix and match the life out of it.
These were all items that have been in my closet with the exception of the pineapple printed dress which is a recent purchase & one that is being put away until I leave for vacation. I am bringing more solid items than is normal for a week in my wardrobe because of how easy peasy they are to match up.
I brought the J. Crew Broken-In Chino shorts with me last time I went to Europe and they were perfect. They length on them is longer, they have nice pockets and are super comfortable to walk around in. The $13 I paid for them at a consignment store in Virginia makes them A++ as well.
Hope you’re having a great week!

xo, Nicole

As Seen on Instagram: What I Wore

old navy gingham button down + loren hope necklace c/o rocksbox + kendra scott necklace c/o rocksbox + target skirt + target leopard print loafers
old navy gingham button down {similar} + loren hope necklace c/o rocksbox {sold out} + kendra scott necklace c/o rocksbox + target skirt {old} + target leopard print loafers {similar}

This outfit might be too busy for some people, but I love to play with patterns and thought this orange and gray zig zag skirt was a fun way to tie in the orange on my Loren Hope necklace. This outfit is a huge mix of everything since I have black and brown on as well as silver and gold jewelry — spice up your life, people!

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H&M pink houndstooth dress worn as blouse + NY & Co pants + Charming Charlie necklace
H&M pink houndstooth dress worn as blouse {old — similar, similar} + NY & Co pants {similar, on sale} + Charming Charlie necklace {old, similar} + colorblock flats {similar, on sale}

This whole outfit is old but loved. The pink houndstooth dress (worn here as a blouse) is an old find that I picked up off the sale rack at H&M in Cincinnati before the store in Louisville opened (or they had online shopping — dark days, my friends), the black pants are a sale rack find and the necklace is a Charming Charlie clearance pick. [Read more…]